Prying with a flathead screwdriver is totally standard. Examples from manufacturer instructions: * "Use a small flathead screwdriver to pry wire connectors of

Prying with a flathead screwdriver is totally standard. Examples from manufacturer instructions: * "Use a small flathead screwdriver to pry wire connectors off." http://www.crystalcoolers.com/CMIL/ServiceManual/EverestElite/110V_POU/HotTankReplacement%20.aspx http://www.crystalcoolers.com/CMIL/ServiceManual/EverestElit... * "Use a flathead screwdriver to GENTLY push the wire harness from the board." https://www.carlisleft.com/library/SI06031si.pdf https://www.carlisleft.com/library/SI06031si.pdf * "Carefully remove the airbag plastic logo. This plastic piece is set deep into the door so be sure to pry it with some force by inserting a small flathead screw driver just under the plastic piece and pushing it out." https://bimmian.com/content/pdfs/CMC46.pdf https://bimmian.com/content/pdfs/CMC46.pdf * "Use your flathead screwdriver to release the two clips on each side." https://lib.americanmuscle.com/files/contentgenerator/deatschwerks-340lph-fuel-pump-9904-cust-install-393283.html/393283-cust.pdf https://lib.americanmuscle.com/files/contentgenerator/deatsc... A prybar is for when you need a lot more force.